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The Super Nutrient Drink I Use to Break-My-Fast

Last week I discussed how waiting to eat breakfast can actually train your body to become more fuel efficient, which contributes directly to greater levels of mental and physical energy. This week, I wanted to share with you what I eat almost every morning for what I still believe is the most important meal of the day.

While eggs and bacon or chard and sausage along with some almond/coconut flour pancakes may be a weekend brunch, I just can’t beat this super-nutrient-rich blender drink recipe for both its macronutrient (fat, protein, and carbohydrate) as well as its micronutrient (dense food concentrates) content.

In coming weeks, I’ll send you a way you can easily make coconut milk at home for less than $1.00 a gallon (as opposed to $8.00 for store bought). As a bonus, you’ll have left-over pulp for making great- tasting coconut squares. Not a baker? Use it as compost in your garden.

In my last installment on the topic of essential amino acids(EAA's), I wanted to share more on the topic of how you can improve your performance and recovery with FundAminos.

But first a quick review.

In Part 1, the Protein Primer, I discussed how all proteins are not created equal. Some have a higher ‘biological value’ than others because they have a better balance of the eight, essential amino acids our bodies need for cellular energy and function.

Organic, grass-fed meats, wild fish, poultry, and whole eggs are good examples of high biological value proteins. Whey and soy proteins, casein, nuts and egg whiteshave a lower biological value because they contain a less than optimal mix of the eight essential amino acids and are more difficult for the body to use. On the other hand, a properly-balanced essential amino acid formula can have a biological value of 99% making it four times more readily-available than even the highest biological value proteins.

In Part 2, I discussed the three main reasons why the use of an EAA supplement during or after exercise has been demonstrated to Increase muscle strength, power, and recovery:

Optimizing your vitamin D3 level is one of the most important things you can do to improve your overall health and physical performance.

Vitamin D3 controls or influences almost every cellular process in the body. It regulates more than 2,000 of the 30,000 human genes. It's essential to endocrine function, controlling the action of the adrenal and anabolic hormones, the growth of cells, and the production of enzymes. It's a powerful immune booster, providing front-line defense against illness and disease. And if you're an athlete, vitamin D3 is essential for peak, physical performance; it contributes to muscular strength and recovery while controlling physical reaction time, balance, and coordination.

This is the first in a series of emails about our new and updated Core 4 Nutrition formulas, protocols and assessments. If you missed the overview mailing, you can catch up;here. Today's mailing is about a special offer on a cool new saliva telomere assessment from Titanovo Labs.

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Here's more info on the assessment and the important reasons for doing it.

Most of us have been conditioned to believe that we should eat the first thing in the morning. But the truth is that (for most people) waiting a few (or more) hours to "break the fast" after waking up can be more beneficial to your health.

The catch is that you can’t implement this practice and derive its benefits until you train your body to burn fat as opposed to sugar (simple carbohydrates). Otherwise, you'll be setting the stage for food cravings, fatigue, and poor concentration because your blood sugar will be low. Sugar burners are required to eat carbohydrates every few hours to maintain a steady blood sugar level, which keeps the hunger and food cravings at bay.

When you become fat adapted (your body recognizes and utilizes fat as its preferred fuel), you'll find that you won't always be hungry in the morning; you may even feel more energetic and focused when you wait a few hours to eat. Here's why:...

In my last post, I explained why taking conventional, multi-vitamin is not just ineffective, but potentially harmful to your health. If you missed that post, you can read it;here.

Now let's move on to the next, most frequently-asked question.

Question: I've seen multi-vitamin, antioxidant, vitamin D and fish oil formulas that cost less online. Aren't these products good enough to get the job done?

Answer: No.

After assessing the vitamin D, omega 3, nitric oxide and other critical, nutrient factors of hundreds of different people, we've discovered that the vast majority of those who regularly take conventional supplements still have deficiencies. Why? Because the "recommended dosage" guidelines on the label are too general and typically too low. And since most conventional supplements are not made from whole-food bases, even larger doses aren't well-absorbed or effective. While some supplements cost less, they're not really a bargain because they simply don't work....